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OV09 FPZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,283 mi
Last recorded160,283 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 FPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 160,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 149,562 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 136,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 136,647 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 126,323 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 120,360 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 120,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 114,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% imbalance recorded during dynamic tests. Offside higher. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 113,999 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 31% lower effort during dynamic tests. (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance recorded. Offside higher. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% imbalance recorded during dynamic tests. Offside higher. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 109,544 miles

Exhaust emissions only just meet requirements by 0.04 l/m2. Recommend investigate cause as soon as possible.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 109,594 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking,unevenly worn inner edge,tyre slightly out of round

Fail 7 Mar 2019 102,578 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in treads,cords visible 205 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre cracking,unevenly worn inner edge,tyre slightly out of round

Pass 23 Mar 2018 95,400 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls slight deterioration,no cords visible

Fail 23 Mar 2018 95,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. different size to other 3 (4.1.A.1a)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls slight deterioration,no cords visible

Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,302 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge,no cords visible

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 81,060 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 81,060 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 79,702 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 66,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,135 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 37,602 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 37,602 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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OV09 FPZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 92,046 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV09 FPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV09 FPZ registered?

OV09 FPZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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